London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,486 cc

LP63 FYVMOT history

LP63 FYV is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 28 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 23 of 38 MOT tests, with 185,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
185,414 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
38
23 passed · 15 failed
Per year
14,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP63 FYV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP63 FYV was last recorded at 185,414 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 8,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2022: 136,765 miles, lower than 213,343 miles on 2 Feb 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
176,544 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8,870 miles
Average per year
14,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,414 miles
  • 2025 – 172,104 miles
  • 2024 – 168,740 miles
  • 2023 – 153,909 miles
  • 2022 – 137,068 miles
  • 2021 – 121,788 miles
  • 2020 – 113,150 miles
  • 2019 – 98,039 miles
  • 2018 – 78,879 miles
  • 2017 – 62,332 miles
  • 2016 – 41,458 miles
  • 2015 – 12,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,414 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

38 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,414 miles (+8,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    185,414 miles
    Test number
    703063184824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,544 miles (+4,440)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    176,544 miles
    Test number
    452960152761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,104 miles (+1,112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    172,104 miles
    Test number
    731633768028
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass170,992 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    170,992 miles
    Test number
    820907284574
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrosion

  5. Fail170,992 miles (+2,252)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,992 miles
    Test number
    295669189672
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrosion

  6. Pass168,740 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    168,740 miles
    Test number
    683057331666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive banjo bolt to the oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail168,739 miles (+6,072)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,739 miles
    Test number
    136565686213
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive banjo bolt to the oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass162,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    162,667 miles
    Test number
    164765499106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail162,667 miles (+8,758)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,667 miles
    Test number
    222659290126
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass153,909 miles (+19)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    153,909 miles
    Test number
    291630301591
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail153,890 miles (+10,343)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,890 miles
    Test number
    820404174615
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass143,547 miles (+6,479)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,547 miles
    Test number
    436167801608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass137,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    137,068 miles
    Test number
    107613958219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail137,067 miles (+302)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,067 miles
    Test number
    703369769602
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail136,765 miles (-76,578)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,765 miles
    Test number
    309418916474
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass213,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    213,343 miles
    Test number
    754743522012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail129,810 miles (+8,022)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,810 miles
    Test number
    208156458212
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  18. Pass121,788 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    121,788 miles
    Test number
    272780610339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail121,787 miles (+5,365)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,787 miles
    Test number
    476708123167
    • MajorNearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  20. Pass116,422 miles (+3,272)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,422 miles
    Test number
    204458932104
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  21. Pass113,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    113,150 miles
    Test number
    779744027179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail113,150 miles (+4,420)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,150 miles
    Test number
    131121593851
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  23. Pass108,730 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,730 miles
    Test number
    138273868192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail108,721 miles (+10,682)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,721 miles
    Test number
    205872534550
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inside edge
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  25. Pass98,039 miles (+9,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,039 miles
    Test number
    721689759040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  26. Pass88,964 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,964 miles
    Test number
    839238343733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail88,945 miles (+10,066)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,945 miles
    Test number
    775322594431
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  28. Pass78,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,879 miles
    Test number
    870340228701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail78,878 miles (+10,489)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,878 miles
    Test number
    482783113560
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshner. (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  30. Pass68,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,389 miles
    Test number
    690781396917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail68,389 miles (+6,057)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,389 miles
    Test number
    883576064043
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s/f (3.5.1i)

  32. Pass62,332 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,332 miles
    Test number
    531637762527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail62,330 miles (+12,319)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,330 miles
    Test number
    906350957130
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  34. Pass50,011 miles (+8,553)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,011 miles
    Test number
    316388004205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass41,458 miles (+6,923)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,458 miles
    Test number
    598821651005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass34,535 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    34,535 miles
    Test number
    749718474078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Fail34,527 miles (+21,591)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,527 miles
    Test number
    861483539560
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  38. Pass12,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    12,936 miles
    Test number
    555278125064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP63 FYV

Does LP63 FYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP63 FYV is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP63 FYV?
The MOT on LP63 FYV is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP63 FYV done?
LP63 FYV was recorded at 185,414 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 14,844 miles a year.
Has LP63 FYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP63 FYV has failed 15 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LP63 FYV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP63 FYV find?
LP63 FYV passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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